Community Colleges in N.H.

[Annabelle]

Yes, I know the community college system well. Given that you made a blanket statement that the colleges have a bad reputation and only students w/o ambition should attend, I offered detailed information to readers stating this is not the case.

[wurd4wurd]

attended NHTC in Nashua and received an associates degree in Computer Aided Drafting & Design (fabulous program!). While he was in his first semester, my son began working in his chosen field and was initially earning $12 an hour part-time. During his second year in the program, he made $35 an hour in another part-time position. After graduating, he began working in his chosen field and was making a really good living. Since that time, my son has chosen to return to school in order to obtain a bachelors of science degree in mechanical engineering. My point is that NHTC was a great choice for my son!

[mason12]

Look at their web-site for one: presentation is often an indication of competence, then take alook at their majors. This is even more disturbing considering the school has computer majors, if they can't bulid a decent web-site for themselves then what does that say about the expertise of their departments? New Hampshire Community Technical College Nashua - Home (broken link)

And I have known serval people who have gone there as well for computer and automotive majors and now they are working at autozone and target.

Also nowhere can I find information about their affliation program, which is worrisome. Because at mass comm. colleges anywhere you go you can't find that list, you'd think they would want all prospective students and current students to easily know all the great colleges they can transfer too, right? Another thing in mass comm. colleges, because you went there you can get a 1/3 off of tution and guaranteed transfer to any state college you go to and that includes amherst umass, worcester state and umass boston. The Umass system has a very good reputation that is actually listed in the books, as in us news and princeton review and I belive amherst is in the second or first tier of the best colleges in the nation. And compare Mount Wachusett Community College - Start Near... Go Far to the website I listed before? Big difference huh? Not to mention the disparity of the majors between the two. MWCC is more centered towards college activites while nhtc is more centered towards technical activites. All I'm saying is that nhtc is good for a technical job but that's it, the facts speak for themselves.

[Annabelle]

I should have used the word "articulation" instead of "affiliation" agreement which basically is an agreement to transfer credits.

From the CCSNH website:

Can my course credits be transferred to other colleges outside the NHCTC System?

Yes, the Community Technical Colleges have extensive articulation (transfer) agreements with the University System of NH and many other colleges, both in NH and in other states. The terms and details will vary, so if you are interested in a transfer pathway, you should speak to an admissions or academic counselor as soon as possible.

In addition, the following info really should be added to the websites. It is currently given to students who inquire about programs at the schools:

Current articulation agreements with:
UNH, UMass-Lowell, U of So. Maine, So. NH University, St. Anselm, Salem State, Rochester Inst. of Technology, Plymouth State, Keene State, Granite State, Endicott, Daniel Webster, Franklin Pierce, Franklin U, New England College

In addition, here are just some of the colleges NHCTC grads have transferred into:
BC, BU, Northeastern, Clark U, Clarkson U., Embry-Riddle Aeronutical U, George Washington U, Merrimack, Norwich, Penn State, Purdue, UMaine and WPI.

Knowing people who have gone through programs and not utilizing their degree, doesn't mean the program is not a good one. Often times there is a story behind the story.

[Annabelle]

Here's a very informative article that backs up what I'm saying about the NH Community Colleges:
CCSNH News (broken link)

[nocturnal rooster]

Originally Posted by mason12

DONT GO TO A COMMUNNITY COLLEGE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE> If you want a tech job or have no ambition, then go to one of those colleges. They have no reputation and aren't the best of schools, they are Technical insitutes not colleges. Also most of the colleges suck in new hampshire as well, the best colleges are in mass and new york. That may sound baised or whatever, but I have read all about the colleges in all these areas, and I've also been to keene state/franklin pierce/know people who went to the tech "colleges" and what they are like and vice versa for mass colleges. Your choice, but if you are serious, i would read about them before you go.

Yo I hope you are not for real. I'm going back to finish out school in NH next year.

[Phil Gauthier]

As the webmaster for the CCSNH web site, and coordinator for the 7 college web sites within the system, I of course only have positive input to this discussion. The college system is on the move - we have recently been granted autonomy from the state, we are developing new college names soon to be announced, and the web sites have been undergoing re-design. New programs are being added, new facilities are being built at several of our colleges, and enrollment is up. I have met many students here and overall I believe they are serious about furthering their education and obtaining a rewarding career.

CCSNH Home Page

Thanks

Phil

[Annabelle]

Amen, Phil!